Chicago Magic Lounge to Return in August
The Magic is Back! Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, has announced plans to reopen its speakeasy-style Art Deco venue on August 2, 2021.
Negro Ensemble Company to Launch 50th Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place. The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.
Negro Ensemble Company to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Season with DAY OF ABSENCE
To launch its 50th anniversary season, The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) will revisit its very first production, 'Day of Absence' (1966) by Douglas Turner Ward, with an eight-performance run December 4-11 at Theatre 80 St. Marks, 80 St. Mark's Place. The season will include three more productions at Theatre 80 St. Marks and one at La MaMa.
Dallas Opera to Present FIRST NIGHT 2013 on October 25
The Dallas Opera has announced that it will revive—by popular demand—the exciting festivities marking the opening of a new season, known as FIRST NIGHT. The one-night-only celebrations presented by NGP Energy Capital Management will take place both inside and outside the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District, on Friday, October 25, 2013 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a lavish black-tie dinner at 6:00 provided by Puck Catering in a beautifully appointed tent in Sammons Park (located just off the main promenade to the Winspear Opera House).
The Dallas Opera Presents CARMEN, 10/25 - 11/10
The Dallas Opera has announced the opening production of their 2013-2014 “By Love Transformed” Season: Georges Bizet's colorful, sensual and passionate 19th century masterpiece, CARMEN, one of the most beloved and popular works in the entire opera canon.
Dallas Opera's CARMEN to Open 10/25
The Dallas Opera is extremely proud to present the opening production of the 2013-2014 'By Love Transformed' Season: Georges Bizet's colorful, sensual and passionate 19th century masterpiece, CARMEN, one of the most beloved and popular works in the entire opera canon. CARMEN opens on Friday, October 25, 2013 in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District.
Marshall + Cole Theatricals Ltd presents AND IN THE END THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN LENNON, March 7-June 1
December 8, 1980, 10.52pm New York City, The Dakota Apartments. Five bone- chilling gunshots ring out, shattering the stillness of the night. One of the most iconic figures of the Fighting to stay alive, John Lennon finds himself caught in a limbo between life and death. As his former years flash before him, Gatekeepers of his past help him confront the five stages of death - Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.
Photo Flash: Max Maven Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
Named by Orson Welles as "the most original mind in magic", world famous mentalist and master magician Max Maven makes his Off-Broadway debut in the summer's most mind bending supernatural attraction, MAX MAVEN: THINKING IN PERSON. Previews began at The Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 W. 36th Street -1st floor) on June 12th. Presented by Alexander Marshall and Giles Cole, Maven's electrifyingform of on-stage mentalism, officially opened last night, June 14th and continues until Sunday, July 1st. Check out photos from opening night below!
Drama Book Shop Hosts An Evening on Whimsy, Wizardry, & Wine 4/22
Join us as we celebrate the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall. Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.' Wine reception commences at 6:30 p.m.
The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'
The Drama Book Shop Celebrates Jay Marshall Book 'Beating A Dead Horse,' 4/22
'An Evening of Whimsy, Wizardry and Wine' will take place at New York's premiere theatrical bookstore April 22 at 6:30pm, celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, 'Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall.' Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.'
Alston, DaCosta Lead Cast For Reading Of DAY OF ABSENCE
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for a staged reading of DAY OF ABSENCE, written and directed by Douglas Turner Ward. The staged reading, which is by invitation only, is part of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic works of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). DAY OF ABSENCE is the landmark 1965 play that launched the founding of the NEC.
Alston, DaCosta Lead Cast For Reading Of DAY OF ABSENCE
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for a staged reading of DAY OF ABSENCE, written and directed by Douglas Turner Ward. The staged reading, which is by invitation only, is part of Signature's 2008-2009 Season, celebrating the historic works of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). DAY OF ABSENCE is the landmark 1965 play that launched the founding of the NEC.